COSHH Awareness

This COSHH e-learning course gives a clear, practical introduction to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and how they apply in UK workplaces, especially construction. It explains what COSHH covers, the types of hazardous substances workers may encounter, and how to recognise and control them to prevent both immediate injuries and long-term illness.
• Introduces the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
• Explains what COSHH covers and where it applies across UK workplaces, especially construction
• Outlines hazardous substances such as chemicals, dusts, fumes, vapours and liquids
• Describes health effects from exposure via skin contact, inhalation or ingestion
• Shows how to recognise hazardous substances using labels, hazard symbols and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Emphasises why COSHH awareness is essential for preventing immediate harm and long-term illness
• Covers practical COSHH risk controls: safe handling, correct storage and spill response
• Reinforces the need to follow site rules, COSHH assessments and written procedures
• Clarifies employer and employee responsibilities in straightforward terms
• Includes a short multiple-choice quiz to confirm understanding of key COSHH concepts and actions